The recent news is about a major Lake City community center redevelopment in Seattle
What the project is Seattle is redeveloping the Lake City Community Center site at 12531 28th Ave NE into a mixed-use building with a new community center at street level and affordable housing above. The effort is described as a “$100‑million‑plus” project when combining the community center and housing components, led by nonprofit Mercy Housing in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Office of Housing. Budget and timeline The city’s specific community center redevelopment budget is about $40.5 million, funded by local bonds, real estate excise tax revenues, and a state grant. Planning and design run from 2024–2026,…